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What happened on March 20, 1991
ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC REVIEW : A Beguiling, Belated Salute to Ernst Krenek By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
STAGE REVIEW : Weak Premise Stifles 'Suicide' By Ray Loynd
STAGE REVIEW : 'Sex/Love/Stories': Miller's Explosive Ode to Gay Life By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER WRITER
Music Review : Chinese Virtuoso in Recital at Ambassador By Donna Perlmutter
Music Review : YMF Debut Orchestra Performs at Royce Hall By Richard S. Ginell
Music Review : Brahms in Chamber Series at Historic Sites By Timothy Mangan
Dance Review : Jose Greco Company Delivers a Mixed Bill By Elizabeth Zimmer
Pop Music Reviews : Paul: Goofy, Gracious, Occasionally Inspired By Jean Rosenbluth
Pop Music Reviews : Milsap the Anti-Hank Crosses Way Over By Jim Washburn
Pop Music Reviews : Holcomb and All-Star Company at the Roxy By Chris Willman
JAZZ REVIEW : Corea's Akoustic Band Electrifies Coach House By Bill Kohlhaase
ART REVIEWS : Ron Rizk's Painterly Deceptions By Suvan Geer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : PBS Goes 'Into the Woods' Tonight : Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's intricate juxtapositions of lyrics, events and mood are well-served in 'American Playhouse' adaptation. By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER WRITER
TV REVIEW : A Dull Start for Hedgecock By Kevin Brass, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wry, Poignant Look at Life As an Indian By Leah Ollman
Humphrey's to Offer New Mix for Its 10th Concert Season By John D'Agostino, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Cocteau Twins: Stagnant Waters Ruin Flow By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Akoustic Band Creates Elektricity : At the Coach House, Chick Corea's acoustic trio charges through standards with the fervor one might expect from the artist's Elektric Band. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Show Is Short but Still Too Milsappy : Country singer has a fine voice but never connects with real emotion at Crazy Horse Steak House concert. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC / JOHN D'AGOSTINO : Its Musical Blend Lends to Group's Distinct Sound By John D'Agostino
Radio By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
The Arts By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Stage By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Dance By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Stage By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
TV RATINGS : Hero Worship Helps Propel ABC By Lee Margulies, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Quotable
Rodney King Gets Rap Offer By Chuck Philips, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Silence' Fuels a Loud and Angry Debate : Movies: Jonathan Demme's gruesome box-office thriller ignites arguments over creative rights, the depiction of violence against women and negative gay stereotypes. By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV's Full Docket : Law Shows Are Everywhere on the Tube, With More in Pipeline By Irv Letofsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Barbara Film Festival Ends on Rainy Note : Movies: The 6-year-old event struggles to carve out a consistent identity. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Verdict Against Rick Dees : Law: More than $10 million in damages in 'Top 40' radio suit is awarded to ex-partner of KIIS deejay and his business manager. By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KCET's March Pledge Drive on a Rising Scale : Television: Despite the success of its campaign, the public-TV station still anticipates a budget shortfall of more than $1 million. By Sharon Bernstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
$176,446 Pledged to KOCE During Annual Drive By Zan Dubin
David Hansen Resigns Post at Dr. Dream : Music: 'It's just time to move on,' says key figure in the development of the Orange-based rock label. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schurr to Open Pacific Symphony Series By Chris Pasles
DANCE : Bronze Idol Facing Golden Years at 31 : An injury that puts ABT's Johan Renvall out of commission for a few days has reminded him that the clock is ticking on his career. By Chris Pasles
NEWS
Women's Books to Be Read by All By Mary Yarber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Signs of the Times? By Sybil Baker
PUTTIN' ON the Ritz : No detail was overlooked as staff rehearsed for reopening of grand hotel By Randye Hoder, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gen. Schwarzkopf
Cal Thomas on Modern Church
A-12 Aircraft
Cal Thomas on Modern Church
RTD's Patsaouras
Cal Thomas on Modern Church
Assisted Suicides
Assisted Suicides
Assisted Suicides
Cal Thomas on Modern Church
RTD's Patsaouras
Cal Thomas on Modern Church
Service Was Not to Show War Support
Bernson, Water and Development
Group Won't Stop Supporting Police
Bernson, Water and Development
Bernson, Water and Development
Bernson, Water and Development
Commercial Raises Question
PTSA Approves of Site
Progress Means Expansion
There's Another Law School
Proposed Site Is Better
Land Deal Questioned
High School Needs Land
Teacher Testifies She Did Not Ask Young Lover to Kill Spouse \o7 From Associated Press\f7
World IN BRIEF : UNITED NATIONS : Red Cross Warns of Iraqi Food Shortage From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : BANGLADESH : President's Widow New Prime Minister From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Walesa Arrives; Debt Cut Likely From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : IRAQ : U.S. Reports Gains by Kurdish Rebels From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : LEBANON : Israeli Planes Raid Guerrilla Base From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : KUWAIT : Hangings Sought for War Crimes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
San Diego Loses Super Bowl Bid to Los Angeles By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rain May Allow More Pumping to Urban Areas By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Junkers--Targets in Smog War : The dirtiest 10% of cars--older models--emit the majority of pollutants. While some drivers feel guilty, many say they simply can't afford anything else. By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Housing Spurt Seen as Sign That Recession Is Ending By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Documents Disclose Beating Was Downplayed : Investigation: Highway Patrol officers say they were 'shocked' at the level of violence used by police. Reports studied by grand jury add detail to the King incident. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Calls for Reform of University Athletics : Education: Academic abuses are alleged. College presidents are urged to take control of sports programs. By Jennifer Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IBM Profits Half of Those Foreseen; Market Plunges : Computers: A postwar sales rebound apparently has not occurred. Worldwide economic weakness is blamed. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pressure by Bradley, Others on Gates Grows By Hector Tobar and Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Study Finds Greater Risk in Low Radiation Doses : Health: Cancer danger may be 10 times higher than thought. Existing safety standards may be challenged. By Janny Scott, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Planes Targeted if Iraq Stalls on Peace, U.S. Says By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rain May Allow More Pumping to Urban Areas By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jack Webb Doesn't Live Here Anymore By Robert A. Jones
Rep. Campbell Seeks GOP Nomination for Cranston Senate Seat By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
3 Environmental Groups Endorse Pact on Logging : Forests: Compromise would reduce timber harvest and broaden stream, watershed and wildlife protection. Industry to vote on issue today. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Unveils School, Health Plan for Poor : Government: The $85-million package would fund 'preventive' programs such as Head Start preschooling and immunization for children. Critics say the plan ignores other educational needs. By William Trombley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Envoy Blames Gulf Crisis on U.S. : Energy: Americans refused to cut oil consumption, he charges. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate OKs Arms Ban to Get Allies to Pay Up : War costs: Less than half of the $54.5 billion pledged for the Gulf effort has been received. But the State Department calls the legislation unnecessary. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poll Tax Slashed 33% in Britain \o7 Reuters\f7
The Domestic Agenda: The Big Issues
2 Noriega Co-Defendants Found Guilty : Narcotics: They are convicted of conspiracy and intent to distribute cocaine. A lawyer for Panama's ex-dictator says his case is not affected. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Students Protest Cuomo's Budget, Smash Doors Outside His Office \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Arnett Defends Baghdad Reporting : Gulf War: He says that question-and-answer sessions with CNN anchors after he read his censored material 'saved my reputation.' By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kuwait Reshuffling Its Cabinet By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
300,000 Idle Soviet Miners Uniting to Press Demands : Coal strike: Union leaders from around the nation hammer out a single list of goals. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulf Slick Reported Spreading; Concerns Rise By David Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev Sees Ballot Mandate, Will Push His Reforms : Soviet Union: A new decree increases prices of food, goods for children, building materials and consumer items. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviets Offer U.S. 'Half a Loaf' on European Arms Treaty By Robert C. Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli Gen. Shomron's Backing of Land-for-Peace Deal Stirs Criticism \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Cranston Says He Has Trouble Paying Legal Fees By Paul Houston, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pilot Says He Missed 'Hold Line' on Foggy Taxiway Before Crash By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Judge Excuses Dog Attacks on Blacks : Civil rights: Bites from police action may have been beneficial, nominee to appellate bench tells senators. He threw out verdict against officers. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deluged Mayor Questions 50% Water Cut By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bradley Blasts 'Bigotry' of Police Officers
Governor's Water Use Exceeds Expectations \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Lewis Faces Runoff for State Senate Seat : Elections: The Republican assemblyman is considered a heavy favorite to fill Orange County vacancy. By Dave Lesher, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
RAF Jet Crashes; 3 Killed \o7 United Press International\f7
State to Distribute Brochure on Safe Use of 'Gray Water' By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John D. Voelker; Lawyer Wrote Murder Stories By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yugoslav Army Eases Fears, Pledging Not to Interfere in Politics By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lewis Advances to 35th Senate Runoff Election By Dave Lesher, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Many Americans Eager to Return to Jobs in Kuwait : Work: Many were held hostage or forced to hide, but they miss the money and way of life in the Gulf. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE DOCTOR IS NOT IN: Being a Mayo at the Mayo Clinic had... By Kevin Johnson and Herman Wong
BANK ON IT: Their movies make money. Their theme parks... By Herman Wong and Kevin Johnson
WHAT NEXT? Marina High's Cherokee Parks is honored today... By Kevin Johnson and Herman Wong
Rain May Allow More Pumping to Urban Areas By Henry Chu and Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Panel Calls for Reform of University Athletics : Education: Academic abuses are alleged. College presidents are urged to take control of sports programs. By Jennifer Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SKY COMMUTE: America West will have the first nonstop... By Herman Wong and Kevin Johnson
Hangings Sought for Gulf War Crimes
BOOK REVIEW : Justice in a Blindfold --and a Dunce Cap : PRESUMED GUILTY: When Innocent People Are Wrongly Convicted \o7 by Martin Yant\f7 ; Prometheus Books $22.95, 222 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
What Can One Do About the Big Environmental Picture? By Jack Smith
Weighing In: Now that the fight in the Gulf is over, the... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
Full Steam Ahead on Easing Sinus Problems By Lynn Simross
IN BRIEF : Actress to Be Feted at 'Star Night Party'
Clipboard : Thursday's By Janice L. Jones
FASHION / PARIS FALL '91 COLLECTIONS : Chanel Shifts Gears : Karl Lagerfeld Puts His Signature on Ts, Faded Jeans, Other American Classics By Mary Rourke, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
An Idea That Just Might Hold Water : Consumers: Polymers may prove to be lifesavers for drought-threatened gardens. When mixed with water, they swell up and retain moisture near a plant's roots. By Lynn Simross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Believers Are Not Alone : Outer space: A Nevada military base lures the faithful seeking close encounters of any kind with the UFOs they believe frequent the area. By Shannon Sands, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mayo & Mayo : Brothers to Form Medical Partnership in O.C. By Herman Wong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAKING IT WORK : Tips for Disabled Singles on Entering Dating Scene By Sherry Angel
Love That's Not Defined by Physical Limitation By Sherry Angel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
N.Y. Toy King Is Still a Child at Heart : Collector: His apartment-office is a fantasy land of toys and cartoons. By Kiley Armstrong, ASSOCIATED PRESS
BUSINESS
S.D. Investment Adviser Charged With Theft of Funds By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Court Ruling Helps AT&T's Prospects for NCR Takeover By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antitrust Probe May Aid Microsoft, Foes By James Flanigan
Rivals Enjoy FTC Inquiry of Microsoft : Computers: The aggressive software company has been accused of unfair business practices. By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Says Executive Who Gave Analysts Data Broke the Law By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Security Pacific Announces 40% Cut in Dividend : Banking: The move comes in anticipation of a big increase in problem loans. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Dives 62; Inflation, Profit Jitters Rock Market By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gary C. Sheppard, previously a partner in his own San...
New Spin on Gyroscope Charges: Two former employees filed... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
P&G Wins Slander Suit: Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Teamsters Reach Agreement: The tentative agreement between...
Dennis G. Baglama, 38, formerly national sales director...
Bill on Stricter Car Fuel Economy Advances: Federal... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Allied-Signal Aerospace, Torrance, has appointed three new...
John C. Heinritz, formerly divisional vice president of...
Boeing to Expand Washington Plant: The Seattle-based... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Communispond Inc., New York, named David Harris, manager...
McDonnell Douglas Sees Trouble Ahead: The Navy's... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Simmons Turns Energy Toward His Own Firm : Proxy battle: After failing to win control of Lockheed, the Texan will try to restore NL Industries to a financially strong position. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Challenges Firm's Patent on AIDS Drug : Pharmaceuticals: The expensive treatment AZT is the only approved therapy that attacks the virus directly. From Associated Press
5 Millionth U.S. Patent Issued: The University of Florida... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Boeing Aims Ads at Reviving Travel: In an unusual step... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Merc Trader Pleads Guilty, Avoids Retrial: A commodities... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
General Dynamics to Lay Off Another 2,000: The layoffs...
Broad Inc., Los Angeles, named Gary W. Krat chairman and...
Toshiba to Buy U.S. Chip Firm: In yet another Japanese... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Robert J. Cotman, chief executive of Joyce Julius...
Passed Over for Its Top Job, Parnell to Quit USDA
Disney Holds Annual Meeting: Walt Disney Co. told... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Affordable Homes From Factory By Timothy H. Willard, TIMOTHY H. WILLARD \o7 is managing editor of the Futurist, a publication of the World Future Society in Bethesda, Md\f7
NBC, Paramount Reach Pact on 'Cheers' By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard Settles Fraud Suit Filed Against Merrill Lynch From Associated Press
'V' for 'Victory'? There's a Way to Beat Volatility By Tom Petruno
Panelists OK $30 Billion for S&L Bailout From Associated Press
Bill Lifting Curbs on Bell Units Advances From Times Wire Services
Ruling Helps Unions Fight Member Suits : Labor: The Supreme Court says litigation alleging bad contracts may be won only if a union negotiated an "irrational or arbitrary" deal. From Associated Press
2 at Litton Indicted in Defense Scandal By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Says O.C. Exec Who Gave Analysts Data Broke the Law By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Plunges 62; IBM Profits Lower Than Expected : Economy: A postwar sales rebound apparently has not occurred. Worldwide economic weakness is blamed. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Ruling Helps AT&T's Prospects to Take Over NCR By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investment Firm Buys 350,000 Comarco Shares: Comarco Inc... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airline to Offer John Wayne-N.Y. Nonstop Flights : Routes: America West will also offer direct trips between Orange County and Sacramento to fill a void left by USAir. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
BANKING AND FINANCE : Founders National, Landmark Banks Solidify Merger Plan Compiled by James S. Granelli/ Times staff writer
'Dilapidated' May Co. Sparks Buena Park's Ire : City Council: Officials, who have been trying to improve their city's aging mall, called the store unsafe and ugly and refused to grant a sign request. By Lynda Natali, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Banking And Finance Compiled by James S. Granelli/ Times staff writer
Price Waterhouse to Relocate Offices Near S. Coast Plaza By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Space Workers' Fate Up in Air : Jobs: The future and good health of McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Co. and its 11,600 employees hinges on its space station and Delta rocket programs. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney Co. Says Profits Hurt by Dip in Air Travel : Entertainment: Shareholders told theme park attendance should pick up soon. Directors increase the dividend. By Chris Woodyard and Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
SPORTS WATCH : Star Trek
Be It Ever So Humble . . . : Kuwait's emir decides to play the palace
Firm Crack in the Glass Ceiling
A Senseless and Tragic Killing : New tension for Korean-American and African-American communities
PERSPECTIVE ON POLICE : LAPD Furor Calls for Broad, Special Probe : An independent panel could restore public confidence and recommend ways to make the chief accountable. By Ronald A. Dinicola and William R. Robertson, \o7 William R. Robertson is the executive secretary-treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO; Ronald A. DiNicola is a lawyer and human-rights advocate\f7
'Communists Are Dragging Us to Chaos' : Soviet Union: Moscow creates a state of fear to keep the old order in power. By Boris Yeltsin, \o7 Boris Yeltsin, chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Republic, is Mikhail Gorbachev's chief rival in the Soviet Union. Excerpted from an article in Ogonyok, translated by Konstantin Kipsis. 1991, Ogonyok. \f7
PRIVATE FACES, PUBLIC SPACES : Spinning a Reality in the World of Fantasy By Linda Blandford
Credit Crunch Goes Beyond the Crackdown on Banks : Economy: Blame the lack of business and personal saving, not the Fed or regulators, for impeding long-term growth. By Kathleen Feldstein and Martin Feldstein, \f7 and \o7 Martin Feldstein, a professor of economics at Harvard, was chairman of the Council on Economic Advisers in the Reagan Administration. Kathleen Feldstein is an economist.
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Needed: a Level Playing Field
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : Conflict-of-Interest Cure: Full Disclosure By Mark P. Petracca, Mark P. Petracca is an assistant professor in UCI's department of politics and society
Dropout Rate Rises Despite Extra Efforts : Education: Time and money have been spent in a plan to cut the dropout rate in half by 1991. Instead, more students than ever are leaving before graduation. By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bay Boaters Treading Near Italian Cup Challengers Hear Harsh Words By Tony Perry
Mayor Not Swayed by Furor Over Water Meter By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tornado Damages Cars, 20 Homes in San Carlos By Monica Rodriguez and Bernice Hirabayashi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Art Seeks to Re-Create Border-Crossing Fears By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Fights Ban on Alcohol at Beach By Russell Ben-ali, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecution Rests in 'Samaritan' Trial
Hold Edison's 'Feet to Fire,' Court Asked From United Press International
Lakeside Kidnaper, Rapist Sought By Karen Mckean
Services Friday for John Notchev, Lancea Founder
Racial Tensions Blamed in Girl's Death : Shooting: Prolonged distrust, insults and violence between the Korean store owners and their black neighbors are cited by both sides. By Andrea Ford and John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
No Sporting Chance : Danger Lurks for Fans as Gangs Adopt Pro Attire By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Payroll Larger Despite 6 Hiring Freezes : Budget crisis: Many jobs have been exempted. Number of employees has risen by about 1,190 in 11 months. By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Post-Census Data Sought to Redistrict By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Lotto Results
Storm Finished Cleanup of Spill, Coast Guard Says : Environment: Oil in Santa Monica Bay was dispersed by waves and wind. Its effect on wildlife, especially grunion, is uncertain. By Maura Dolan and Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Unions OK Tentative Contract With Producers
Antonovich Seeks Funds for Inmate Boot Camp
$10,000 Reward Offered in Bank Robbery Killing
Suspected Burglar Shot to Death by LAPD Officer
Coast Guard Finds No Sign of Reported Crash
Prosecutor Gives Evidence of Alleged Police Racism
Campaign Contributions Compiled by Times researcher Cecilia Rasmussen
Proposals Would Declare Local Korean Monuments
Long Beach Council OKs Wide Ban on Smoking
Swimming Against the Mainstream By Bill Boyarsky
The state Fair Political Practices Commission doesn't... By Steve Harvey
A Rain Check Would Be Nice : The Drought Notwithstanding, These Families Are Tired of Getting Soaked By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurers Sue to Block Rate Rollback Standards From a Times Staff Writer
Tougher Rules Sought to Save Ecological Sites : Development: Edelman says the county has failed to protect plant and animal life areas singled out in 1980. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Est Founder May Be Ordered to Appear From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : RIVERSIDE : Missing Woman's Body Is Uncovered From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Astronomers Set Sights on Maintenance of Facilities : Science: Report on funding priorities says aging equipment cannot function fully. Upkeep often loses out to new showcase projects. By Lee Dye, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Law Urged to Limit Access to Tobacco From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Plumbing Company Pays Fine for Hazardous Waste
County Supervisors Refuse to Rule Out Hospital Site
Disabled Computer Users Aided : Technology: Researchers at Cal State Northridge have worked 1 1/2 years on a way to allow students to use virtually any system they can sit in front of. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storm Closes Roads, Schools and Restaurant : Weather: Heavy snow and a mudslide leave a few hundred motorists stranded overnight in Castaic. Power to 3,500 customers is knocked out. By John Rivera and John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edelman Seeks Added Steps to Safeguard Vacant Land : Development: The supervisor says the present program has failed to protect 61 significant ecological areas. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bernson Defends Porter Ranch Before 5 Rivals : Campaign: The forum marks the councilman's first encounter with his challengers, who oppose the project. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Studio City Man Found Shot to Death in Home
Bernson Accused of Campaign Violation
Burglary Suspect Killed by Officer in North Hollywood : Shooting: Police report a gunman was shot after pointing his weapon at the patrolman. Department officials say the action appears to be justified. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacoima Man Charged in Fatal Shooting
Rep. Gallegly Proposes Task Force to Examine Damage in Kuwait By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board OKs Studies for Pitchess Jail Expansion
Supervisor Seeks Funds for Inmate Boot Camp
Chatsworth High Takes Shakespeare Honors
Child-Care Center to Be Added to Olive View
3 Ex-Bank Employees Accused of Embezzling
Parents Pay for Signal Near Studio City School
Obituaries
Tommy King; Retired Musician, Realtor
Enrollment at Dominguez Hills Campus Sets Record By Anthony Millican, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gottchalk Found Guilty of Murdering Woman By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Criticize D. A. Over Budgeting : Finances: The office has come under fire for $344,600 in overruns and not making cuts as other departments have. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Orders Meetings Over Racism Charges By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Board Declares Drought Emergency : Water: The action will allow supervisors to seek financial aid from state. Meanwhile, efforts stall to tighten water-rationing. By Santiago O'Donnell and Psyche Pascual, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COUNTYWIDE : Thousand Oaks Joins Booking Fee Protest By Psyche Pascual
COUNTYWIDE : 48 Reservists From Rescue Unit Return By Vivian Louie
COUNTYWIDE : AIDS Care Hires 1st Executive Director By Jane Hulse
OAK VIEW : Kidnaping Victim Is Driven Here, Raped By Karen Mckean
SIMI VALLEY : Board OKs Delay on New Grade School By Stephanie Stassel
State Cracks Down on Mobile Home Sales Firm : Housing: The Santa Clarita company's license is revoked. The D.A. will be asked to prosecute the owner on fraud charges. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Council Moves to Annex Corriganville By Carlos V. Lozano
CAMARILLO : Group Seeks Funds for Children's Home By Kirsten Lee Swartz
THOUSAND OAKS : Planners Approve New Amgen Lab By Peggy Y. Lee
Ruling Says Schools Were Out of Compliance : Ventura: A federal agency says the district has since improved its handling of students with learning disorders. By Adrianne Goodman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Season's Rainfall Hits Normal Level : Drought: More storms are expected through the weekend. But water officials warn that nearly five dry years cannot be wiped out in one month. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Trolleys Headed for Palm Springs By Jane Hulse
Surgery to Save Filipino Baby From Deformity By Anita M. Cal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Who'll Police the Police When It Comes to Brutality? By Dana Parsons
Goats Will Sink Their Teeth Into Firefighting Biz : Public works: Laguna Beach to try putting 500 of the plant-munching animals to maintaining firebreaks at a cost of about $822 an acre. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Few Flock to San Juan : Weather Thins Crowd Looking for Swallows By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Home for Disturbed Youths Is Joint Effort By Maria Newman
Driver in Boy's Death Had Prior Conviction : Fatality: Orange motorist, 62, who ran onto a sidewalk and killed a baby, was involved in a drunk-driving case six years ago. By Jim Gomez and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE : The Pride of Being an Indian By Mary Helen Berg
ANAHEIM : City Postpones Plan to Take Land Strip By Lisa Mascaro
COUNTYWIDE : Exxon Is Accused of Pollution Violations By Marla Cone and Sonni Efron
TUSTIN : Problems Keep New Complex in Limbo By Shannon Sands
EL MODENA : Conflict-of-Interest Investigation Sought By Mary Helen Berg
ANAHEIM : Mandatory Plan to Save Water Passed By Lisa Mascaro
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Schools Weigh Plans to Cut $4 Million By Terry Spencer
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Wind Blows Festivities Indoors By John Penner
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Alcohol Ads Banned on Beaches, at Events By John Penner and Mike Reilley
IRVINE : Westpark II Foes Want Election Set By Tom Mcqueeney
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Public Funds Misuse Alleged in Lawsuit By David Willman
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BUENA PARK : Emergency Repairs to Be Made to Wells By Lynda Natali
Sheriff's Deputy Hit While Aiding Injured Driver Is in Fair Condition By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tustin Man Shot After He Pointed Gun, Police Say By Henry Chu and James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bergeson Will Amend Bill That Set Off S.D. Outcry By Jonathan Gaw and Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Worker Falls on Luggage Belt at Airport, Breaks Legs From a Times Staff Writer
Cypress Approves Pay Hikes for Police Supervisors
Obscure Law Delays Pierside Village Approval : Environment: Huntington Beach runs into a hitch stemming from a 1949 law prohibiting the sale of oceanfront land. City attorney to research issue. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College District to Cut Water Use by 25%
Pact on Canyon Purchase Closer, Fitzpatrick Says
Laguna Approves Junk Sculpture By Gebe Martinez
Orange Alters Its Parking-Ban Program By Mary Helen Berg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
College Basketball : Ncaa Tournament Update From Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Lakers Not Looking Up, for a Change : Pro basketball: They finally are back in first place in Pacific Division after a 119-105 victory over the Clippers. Portland loses again. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Duke Doubles Fun on a Golf Tour of Maui By Mal Florence
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
NIT ROUNDUP : Massachusetts Advances by Beating Fordham, 78-74 From Associated Press
TENNIS INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIPS : Marquee Matches: Graf-Sabatini, Seles-Capriati From Associated Press
Shooting From Staff and Wire Reports
OUTDOOR NOTES : Mexico Toughens Sportfishing Laws By Rich Roberts
Lakes Rise and Fishing Improves After Rain
NBA ROUNDUP : Portland's Lead Goes Up in Smoke By Dan Hafner
NHL ROUNDUP : Hull Gets 80th Goal; Blues Win By Dan Hafner
If Indiana Could See Her Now By Mike Downey
A Brave New World for Bo? : Baseball: Atlanta seems most likely to take a chance on Jackson, but don't rule out Yankees. Claire 'still evaluating.' By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena Awarded '93 Game : NFL: Phoenix tentatively gets Super Bowl in 1996. Apparently, that is tied to new King holiday vote. By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tyson's Victory Remains Clouded : Boxing: Possible conflicts of interest, referee's decision to stop fight create furor. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DODGERS : Three Might Not Be a Crowd Behind the Plate By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANGELS : Grahe-Lewis Rivalry Remains a Friendly One By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Pull for Strawberry's Recovery By Melvin Durslag
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : NCAA TOURNAMENT UPDATE : Sanderson, Alabama Will Try to Reach New Rung on Ladder From Associated Press
Courier, Gilbert Get Berths Over Patrick McEnroe for Davis Cup By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
International Athletics From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
NFL MEETINGS : Replay Saved When Buccaneers Change Position By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders Lose Bill Pickel to the Jets; Chargers Sign Ex-Ram Humphery From Staff and Wire Reports
Bubka Raises Pole Vault Record to 20-1/2 From Staff and Wire Reports
LOS ALAMITOS : Dare You To Back From Australia By Steve Schuelein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Trout, Without a Doubt : Plentifully Stocked Irvine Lake Is 'Within Spitting Distance' of Freeway By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP '92 : Coming to America . . . to Sail : Training: Nippon Challenge crew members battle language and cultural barriers--and the perception that they are in San Diego on holiday. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PADRES : Schiraldi Stumbles in Quest to Be No.5 By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USD Rallies to Top Chapman
America's Cup '92 : Syndicates At A Glance : A Monthly Progress Report By Rich Roberts
AMERICA'S CUP NOTEBOOK : Rod Davis Rides Winds of Change Back to His Home, Coronado By Rich Roberts
AMERICA'S CUP '92 : Dickson, Cayard Show Their Formidable Skills By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCSD Feels Snub When Aztecs Send Subs to Volleyball Games By Dana Haddad
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Hilltop Gets Offense Back in Gear, Tops USDHS
Knight Selected to Coach Football at Hueneme High By Sean Waters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Sweeps Past Moorpark, 3-2 : College baseball: Canfield pitches Condors into a first-place tie in Western State Conference. By Brendan Healey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Sports Suit Hart's O'Brien to a Tee By Kirby Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Wins Mind Games and Volleyball Match By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gage Welcomes Chance to Show His Stuff : Horseman: Primarily a trainer of jumpers, Burbank rider places third in puissance at L.A. Equestrian Center. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA Honors CS Northridge Swim Coach
Olympic Qualifying for Belisle a Matter of Finishing 22nd : Running: Pacoima resident with dual citizenship earns berth on 1992 Belizean team after effort in L.A. Marathon. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Simi Valley Downs Camarillo
Tried, True Methods Boost Notre Dame
New Softball, Baseball Fields Almost Finished at Camarillo By Jeff Riley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Players Quit Softball Team at CS Northridge
Northridge Splits With Minnesota in Softball By Jane Huang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley Full of Second Helpings By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boldt Still a Riveting Performer
PREP WEDNESDAY: BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE YEAR : Parks Honored for Second Year By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bo Jackson: Big Talent, Big Gamble By Mike Penner
Woodbridge's Mikkelsen Signs at Nevada Reno
PREP WEDNESDAY: BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE YEAR : Loara's Titus Set a Record Pace By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notre Dame Assistant Coach a Top Candidate for Irvine Job By Robyn Norwood
Tillers Were Thrillers, but Friars Caused Drowsiness By Barbie Ludovise
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Clouds Have Silver Lining After Roberts' Tennis Victory By Robyn Norwood
The Times 1991 All-county Basketball Teams : Boys' Capsules
Tustin's McCluskey Overcomes Adversity With Best Game Plan : Coach of the year: After leading Tillers to two Southern Section championship games, he finally wins state title. By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Times 1991 All-county Basketball Teams : Girls' Capsules
McNamee Keeps Turning Out Winners at Her Alma Mater : Coach of the year: In her six seasons, Estancia has earned one league title and five trips to Southern Section playoffs. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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